Experience

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  Blue Sky Resources Ltd.

  • Calgary, Alberta, Canada

  • Exploitation Engineer

    • Feb 2023 - Present
    • Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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  Self-employed

  • Consulting Engineer

    • Jul 2021 - Jan 2023

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  Roll Technologies

  • Calgary, Alberta, Canada

  • Calgary Operations Manager

    • Jun 2020 - Dec 2020
    • Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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  Jewlal Engineering

  • Calgary, Canada Area

  • Consulting Engineer

    • Feb 2018 - Jun 2020
    • Calgary, Canada Area

    Oil and Gas Reservoir/Exploitation Engineering ServicesSpecializing in Development Plans, Reserve Reviews/Assessments.

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  Ridgeback Resources Inc

  • Canada
  • Oil and Gas
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Senior Exploitation Engineer

    • Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

    Worked on SE Sask Bakken Assets• Performed reservoir/exploitation engineering for Bakken Area Assets, highgrading over 250 drill locations for multi-year development • Worked within a cross-functional team to conduct a detailed well review of Mississippian Frobisher wells, resulting in an inventory of workover opportunities.• Mentored junior technical staff

  • Senior Exploitation Engineer

    • Nov 2012 - Dec 2016

    SE Sask Bakken Assets• Performed reservoir/exploitation engineering for Bakken Area Assets, supporting active drill programs of on average 30 wells per year. • Worked within a cross-functional team to develop existing asset base, and expand into new Bakken/Mississippian lands, resulting in the discovery of a new Frobisher oil pool, adding 3 MMbbls of P+P oil reserves. • Mentored junior technical staff• Led a Contingent Resource Project for resource plays at PetroBakken.• Supported the 2012 through 2016 YE reserve review process for the Bakken area, including waterflood and EOR pilot projects.

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  Long Run Exploration Ltd

  • Calgary, Alberta

  • Manager, Reservoir Engineering

    • 2011 - Oct 2012
    • Calgary, Alberta

    Formerly Westfire EnergyManaged Exploitation EngineeringManaged ReservesManaged Corporate Budget

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  NAL Resources

  • Calgary, Canada Area

  • EXPLOITATION ENGINEER

    • Jan 2008 - Dec 2011
    • Calgary, Canada Area

    Responsible for providing technical reservoir and exploitation support to the Saskatchewan Business Unit Performing reservoir/exploitation engineering for Estevan Team in Saskatchewan Business UnitWorking within a cross functional team to develop existing asset base, and expand into new plays.Supported a significant multiple new pool discoveryies in the Hoffer area.Evaluated Bakken, Midale, Frobisher, Ratcliffe and Red River plays. Helped completed significant land acquisition, in 2010 (Tundra assets)Managed a $40 MM capital budget

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  Harvest Operations Corp.

  • Canada
  • Oil and Gas
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • TEAM LEAD

    • Feb 2006 - Sep 2008

    Responsible for providing leadership and developing strategic business plans for the West Team of Harvest's Upstream Business Participated as a contributing member of the multi disciplinary operations teamProvided leadership to the West Region Team west of 5 (approx 12 employees)Developed and executed plans to grow a 15,000 boed business through development and acquisition.Managed 40 mm capital budgetFacilitated the execution of development plans/capital projectsRepresented the organization at meetings with working interest partners to further business interests.Liaised with multi disciplinary groups in the execution of plans and projectsProvided technical coaching and support to engineering staff.Interviewed and hired staff for technical team positions as required.

  • Exploitation Engineer and Team Lead

    • Jun 2004 - Jan 2006

    Responsible for providing technical expertise, leadership and developing capital plans for the North Team of Harvest's Upstream Business Provided leadership to the North Team ( approx 6 employees) Delivered and executed plans to maintain and grow an 8,000 boed business team through development and acquisition. Facilitated the execution of development plans through team meetingsRepresented the organization at meetings with working interest partners to further business interests.Provided technical coaching to engineering staff.Provided technical exploitation engineering to the team.

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  Imperial Oil

  • Calgary, Canada Area

  • EVALUATIONS ENGINEER

    • Apr 2003 - May 2004
    • Calgary, Canada Area

    Performed property evaluation tasks for various EMC oil and gas properties.

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  ExxonMobil

  • Calgary, Canada Area

  • RESERVOIR ENGINEER

    • Jan 1997 - Jan 2003
    • Calgary, Canada Area

    Performed reservoir/exploitation engineering Presented work to both asset teams and senior management for support/approval/endorsement. Acted as the EMC West Business Unit Recruitment Contact for ExxonMobil, coordinating and advising on all student and new-hire recruitment activities.

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  Mobil Oil

  • Calgary, Canada Area

  • Reservoir Engineer

    • 1998 - 2000
    • Calgary, Canada Area

    Worked on the Carson Creek Gasfield, Carson Creek North Oilfield, and NPCU#1.

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  Imperial Oil

  • Swan Hills, AB

  • Co-op Student

    • 1990 - 1990
    • Swan Hills, AB

    Worked on Judy Creek Swan Hills Miscible Flood EOR Project